Coming from HRC Distribution’s HRC Racing brand are two new 2300mAh NiMH receiver battery packs. They are available as 4-cell square type and 5-cell flat-type pack that both come pre-wired with universal JR-type plugs.
View the flat battery pack here
Yokomo have introduced their all new RPXII brushless speed controller for 1/10th scale racing and drift classes. The ESC utilises the highest grade FET technology for the lowest possible internal resistance and high efficiency, giving more power and runtime while producing minimum heat. The new ATH Auto Throttle Function with simplified settings for stock classes as well as a new and efficient boost adjustment, frequency as well as individual PWM and brake frequency adjustment help to fine-tune the driving feeling as is the new voltage limit function to manage possible throttle fading during a run. The controller is housed in an aluminium case and it utilises a 30mm fan unit for best possible heat dissipation. Along with the release of the controller comes a new programming card that can store up to three kinds of setting modes to maximise the usability.
Coming from Arrowmax is their new 7.4V 4000mAh Red Series Si-Graphene LiPo battery pack. Of typical 1/12th scale dimensions, measuring 93x47x18.5mm, the pack is built from high-quality 60C/120C cells, making it usable for high-power on-road and off-road classes where the 160g pack can lower the overall centre of gravity thanks to its 18.5mm height.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Coming from Muchmore and made for the Sanwa M17 transmitter is the new Impact 4400mAh 3.7V LiPo battery pack. Measuring 76×44.5x10mm the pack is a direct fit for Sanwa’s latest competition radio. The battery comes pre-wired with a universal-type connector and it weighs in at 71g.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
Hitec Japan have introduced their forthcoming X2 Black dual output AC charger. Offering two independent 100W charge outputs for 1S to 6S LiXX batteries the AC-powered charger is decked out with a reverse LCD that offers improved visibility even outdoors while touch buttons allow for easy navigation through the menu options. Built-in fan units and a highly efficient heatsink are keeping the charger cool and the firmware offers features such as Bluetooth smartphone connection, real-time cell monitoring, and scan-to-go function for easy and secure battery charging. The charger measures 127x115x71mm, it weighs in at 561g and is good for up to 15A charge current.
Coming from Avid are their new 2S balance charge lead cables with stepped 4mm/5mm bullet-type connectors. Designed to be colour coordinated for charging 2S battery packs, the pre-configured wires include gold-plated 4mm to 5mm bullets on the battery end to cover all battery types and 4mm bullets on the charging end. Comes with the popular XH 3pin balance plug, which most trim one of the plastic alignment rails with an x-acto to plug right into the charger instead of the balance port. Or owners can use the included XH 7pin if they don’t want to brave that. Balance leads are 63.5mm longer than the charge leads so they can easily be plugged into any charger design. The cables are available in black, red or blue colour.
View the red and blue leads here
Arrowmax have introduced their new red series 6200mAh Si-Graphene technology low-profile LiPo battery pack for touring car applications. Measuring 139mmx47mm and being 22.5mm tall the pack is lower than conventional 25mm packs for a lower overall centre of gravity while the high-performance 65C/130C promise a lower drop of of voltage over the run compared to charging LiHV packs to a standard 8.4V. The pack is good for the use with both modified and stock motors due to its exceptional punch.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Coming from RC Discharger is a new regenerative discharger for the use with two iCharger X6 devices. The unit allows to discharge 1S and 2S batteries at up to 30A using the popular X6 chargers, with the recovered discharge energy used for charging, making it very environmental-friendly. The X6 chargers can also used in cycle mode for even greater versatility. The 3-D-printed case houses the discharger and also acts as a stand for a power supply and the two chargers, with the discharger coming ready to use for real plug-and-play with optimised wire length for a minimal foot print.
